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Headgear, Orthodontic

Known as: Orthodontic Headgear, Orthodontic Headgears, headgear orthodontics 
An extraoral orthodontic appliance designed to create traction for growth modification, tooth movement and anchorage.
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2005
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2005
Devastating endophthalmitis following penetrating ocular injury during night sleep from orthodontic headgear: case report and literature review
Complications associated with the use of extra-oral traction devices (orthodontic headgear or facebow) including facial and… (More)
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1997
1997
Compliance monitor for use with removable orthodontic headgear appliances
ORTHODONTIC' THERAPY can be a time-consuming, costly and sometimes stressful procedure for both the orthodontist and the patient… (More)
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1997
1997
[Refractory endophthalmitis after bulbus perforation after careless handling of orthodontic headgear].
HISTORY Dental regulation with the Headgear System is a method applied worldwide, and only few cases of device induced injuries… (More)
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1993
1993
Allergic contact dermatitis associated with the use of an Interlandi headgear in a patient with a history of atopy
An allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) reaction associated with the use of an orthodontic headgear is described in a patient with a… (More)
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1992
1992
Atopic eczema and orthodontic headgear.
A case is reported where cutaneous irritation by orthodontic headgear was followed by a localized exacerbation of atopic eczema… (More)
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1991
1991
Orthodontic headgear related to allergic contact dermatitis: a case report
A case is reported of a 13-year-old girl who developed a facial rash shortly after orthodontic headgear was fitted. Patch testing… (More)
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1988
1988
Penetrating eye injury from orthodontic headgear--a case report.
 
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1985
1985
Severe ocular injuries from orthodontic headgear.
Dislocation of extraoral orthodontic tractional devices (headgear) resulted in penetrating ocular injuries in three eyes of two… (More)
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1985
1985
Clinical measurement of distally directed headgear loading.
A method was developed to measure the distally directed load that is delivered to molar teeth by orthodontic headgear… (More)
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1979
1979
Patient cooperation in wearing orthodontic headgear.
Since successful orthodontic treatment depends upon patient cooperation, it would be useful to assess variables associated with… (More)
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